Senators Simpson and Michaelson Jenet, primary bill sponsors, presented House Bill 25-1176 which modifies the physical, mental, behavioral, and substance use disclosure requirements for registered medical professionals.

Ellie Laughlin, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Darlene Tad-y, representing Colorado Medical Society, testified in support of the bill. Erica Pike, representing Children's Hospital Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Sarah Werner, representing Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations, was available to answer committee questions. Mr. Daniel Blaney-Koen, representing American Medical Association, was available to answer committee questions. Dr. Kristen Nordenholz, representing Colorado Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians and The Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation, testified in support of the bill. Additional written testimony was submitted to the committee (Attachment F).

Senator Michaelson Jenet explained amendment L.001 (Attachment G).

The committee recessed.

The committee resumed.

The primary bill sponsors provided closing remarks.

Committee members provided closing remarks.